Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:38 PM AWST
22/07/2026 2:38 PM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Manage persons in care or custody
Manage persons in care or custody
Unit of competency
National Code
POLGEN037
POLGEN037
State Code
OEJ39
OEJ39
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/01/2023
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
05/01/2023
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage persons in care or custody, including determining custody requirements and providing services and assistance to support safety and wellbeing of persons in care or custody.This unit applies to those working in a policing environment, commonly in a general duties role.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the current legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Current organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to work health and safety, mental health legislation, custody processes and duty of care obligations.Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently and under mostly indirect supervision. They would perform complex tasks and be required to evaluate and access support from established sources and would show adaptability across a broad range of familiar and/or unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine custody requirements
- 1.1 Assess circumstances to identify if a care or custody situation exists
- 1.2 Determine the extent, type and nature of assistance required for the care or custody of a person including any referral requirements
2 Manage persons in care or custody
- 2.1 Identify potential risks and requirements of a person in care or custody
- 2.2 Assess risks to mitigate harm to self, colleagues and public
- 2.3 Conduct a search of a person in accordance with organisational work health and safety requirements
- 2.4 Provide assistance to a person in response to care requirements
- 2.5 Monitor and document the care and supervision of a person and ensure it is adjusted as required
- 2.6 Assess environmental risks in accordance with organisational work health and safety procedures to ensure the safety, wellbeing, welfare and personal dignity of persons in care or custody
- 2.7 Review care provided to support duty of care obligations
- 2.8 Communicate information to stakeholders, verbally and in writing, while person is in care or custody and during handover
No information
No information
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBI07 | POLGEN029 | Manage persons in care or custody | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFE05 | POLGEN042 | Manage persons in care or custody | Unit of competency |